Ruben Cukier

Ruben Cukier is an Argentine-born surrealist artist currently living in Israel, known for his distinctive artistic style and imaginative works. Born in 1964 in Buenos Aires, he has developed a unique approach to visual art characterized by "bio constructions" - inorganic structures with human or animal appearances.

## Artistic Philosophy
Cukier chooses colors and shades that reveal a yearning for a less superficial reality. His art uses humor to reflect deep human fears, habits, and suppressed desires. Through forms, dimensions, and colors, he shapes dreams and nightmares while alluding to a sense of hope.

## Professional Background
- Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (1964)
- Currently resides in Israel
- Self-taught artist
- Specializes in surrealist painting
- Creator of "bio constructions"

## Notable Exhibitions
- International Art Exhibition of Surrealism Now (2019, Portugal)
- Elysium Gallery, UK (2014-2017)
- Gallery Less Than a Thousand, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Multiple exhibitions in Argentina, Israel, USA, and Germany

## Artistic Achievements
- First prize in Digital Art at Cultural Center "La grieta" (2006)
- Participated in international exhibitions across multiple countries
- Known for works like "Messiah" (2006), "Airpor...

Self-taught artist

2020-2021

• Muestra Espacio MULTIARTE en SIGEN - Buenos Aires - Argentina
• RESIDENCE GALLERY BIARRITZ France
• A MatosCar art show Portugal


2018-2019

• International Art Exhibition of Surrealism Now 2019
• Marinha Grande, Portugal



2014-2017

• Elysium Gallery - UK
• Gallery less than a thousand - Tel Aviv - Israel



2011

•Argentina – Buenos Aires - “Amores y Pasiones” Artistas de Arte del Mundo en La Manzana de las luces.
•Argentina – Buenos Aires - “Mixturas, El Arte, Las Colectividades y sus Artistas” – Centro Cultural
Recoleta.
•USA - “Miami Beach Sister Cities International Art Exhibition” Miami Beach Art Deco Welcome Center
Gallery – Florida.
•Argentina – Muestra Itinerante "Abuso, Trata y Tráfico=Conciencia + Libertad"
•Argentina – Buenos Aires – Galeria Alicia Brandy - Concurso Pintura Figurativa.



2010

•Israel - Jerusalem - "Tree of Knowledge" - Hadassah Art Gallery.
•Argentina Buenos Aires - Visual Arts Exhibition “Arte del mundo” in the 1st International Congress ANUA - "200 Years Later." ADOLESCENTS AND YOUTH - 1 to November 8, 2010.
•Argentina - Buenos Aires – “Artroad” - CONVENTION CENTER "LE DOME, Sofitel CARDALES RESERVE.
•Germany - Berlin - Abnormal Gallery.
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